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I recently got into a conversation about this subject on another board. I'm also a fan of "set it and forget it", but I didn't realize some of the specifics.

Here's an illustration one of the other homebrewers showed me. Apparently he tested 3 different kegs to find out a definate answer to which method was the best.

Now, as it shows, "set it and forget it" is obviously a better route. But, it also looks like regardless what you do, it will take 2-3 weeks for EVERY method to taste perfectly balanced. After thinking about it, I do notice that even if it's carbed at 1 week, it tastes MUCH better at 2-3.

Here's a link to the full thread incase anyone's interested in his full write-up.

Hello, so i have now done this process on 2 batches of beer with great success. perfect carbonation and its giving the beer enough time to age properly. Great info, thanks allot!!

Question, lets say you are doing a lager, or an alt like a kolsch that you will be allowing to "lager" at near freezing temps for a period of time. Would the 3 weeks that the beer is carbonating be effective as "lagering" time as well? see time line below

... from The MatrixThe elusive perfect brew does not exist. The brewer/ artist will always find a flaw (perceived or real) in every batch he makes. Others will tell you that "this batch is the greatest" but you will think... the color is off, it could have been a little clearer, it's a little sweet...I am surprised that this thread keeps popping up. Some good stuff.There are a lot of great ideas listed here but there is no one true answer... This is a hobby and I am having a blast making awesome brews. The bottom line is that I do it because I enjoy it... and the fruit of my labor. If others like what I have made (or not)... my palate is what I am trying to please.I personally don't like porters or Irish reds so I don't brew them.Our club president is a "Shake and Bake" guy. It's his beer and he does make some great ones so if he force carbonates differntly than I do... so be it.Bottom line is brewers preference.

Couldn't agree with your sentiments more. If a perfect anything existed life would be bland at best. I like to find brewers who do things different to me - and I realise that carbonation is the near end of making a great beer - its all in the time, discipline, quality of ingredients and lets not forget cleanliness spent prior
To each his own and your spot on, please your own palete first, the rest of 'em can drink up whats on offer or bring their own. Ah the joy of brewing, the challenge of finding beer nirvana - love it.